Latest articles by Jacob Anbinder
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Why the Metro-North crash should encourage more people to take the train
The Explainer Train is still the safest way to go — and greater ridership will make it even safer
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Will low gas prices hurt mass transit?
The Explainer There might be drawbacks to the U.S. energy boom
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Walmart wants to open a bank. Could it actually help people?
feature It all depends on how you crunch the numbers
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You know what deserves a big, fat tax? Bottled water.
feature The Highway Trust Fund needs a new source of revenue. And the transport of bottled water is both wasteful and unnecessary.
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Wait a minute, Mr. Postman: Why postal banking won't work
feature Some want the U.S. Postal Service to help the millions of Americans without a bank account. But there are better solutions.
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The real grand bargain that is within Congress' reach
feature Republicans and Democrats may not agree on much these days. But a big deal on energy and infrastructure could bridge the gap.
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Is the EU's new infrastructure plan a New Deal for the 21st century?
feature European policy-makers are relying heavily on public-private partnerships for investment. It may not be enough.
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How the iPhone 6 could improve your commute — and change the face of mass transit
feature Apple's new phone could consign the fare card to history, saving transportation departments tens of millions of dollars
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The biggest folly in transportation: streetcars to nowhere
feature And DOT just can't stop funding them...
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How public transportation can adapt to suburban sprawl
feature The city-suburb divide has grown less stark in Atlanta, which means it will need a less centralized mass transit system
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